1988 Jaguar XJS vs. 1986 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 1988 Jaguar XJS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Jaguar XJ6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Jaguar XJ6 would be higher. Both 1988 Jaguar XJS and 1986 Jaguar XJ6 are equipped with a 3,590 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Jaguar XJS (225 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1986 Jaguar XJ6. (221 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1986 Jaguar XJ6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1988 Jaguar XJS.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 (336 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Jaguar XJS. (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Jaguar XJS | 1986 Jaguar XJ6 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | XJS | XJ6 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 3590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2880 mm |
